A Unique Blend of Fractional
Strategy and
Operations
CFO & COO Services
Consulting Services
Operations and numbers, finally in sync.
You know the margin is there. You just can't see where it's leaking.
Some days it feels less like running a business and more like sprinting on a wheel that never stops.
You're the owner, the ops team, and the fire department, all before lunch.
Strategy Services
Structure in Operations
Visibility in the Numbers
Let's connect how you run with what you earn.
We diagnose before we prescribe. Then we find what's costing you money and slowing you down.
Our focus areas include:
• Profit Leak Diagnosis & Margin Protection
• Cash Flow Forecasting & Decision-Ready Reporting
• Budgeting & Unit Economics
• Operational Systems, Team Structure & Process Documentation
Build a business that doesn't need you every day.
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Did You Know Most Businesses Never Actually Sell?
There's usually three reasons a business isn't sellable.
- It's not profitable.
- It's not systematized.
- It's too dependent on the owner.
We work on all three, so you have OPTIONS.
- Sell your business.
- Pass it to the next generation.
- Or just take a real vacation without your phone glued to you.
Operations Services
Find Your Fractional Fit
Pick Your Level of Involvement
Three Ways to Work Together:
1) Strategic Advisory: Monthly cadence.
A steady outside eye on operations and financial health.
2) Systemization Core: Weekly cadence.
Let's find the profit leaks, rebuild the processes, and get your numbers decision-ready.
3) Embedded Finance & Ops Partner: Multiple touchpoints a week. Near part-time executive presence for growth or transition.
Operate a business that's profitable, not just busy.
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Industry Experience
Karen’s professional experience spans a diverse range of sectors including financial services, real estate, construction, transportation, consumer goods, software technology, e-commerce, deep tech, retail, media, beauty, and private equity–backed environments.
She has partnered with and led initiatives for organizations such as Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Transdev (formerly Veolia Transportation), Rolf Lohse Global, Power by Aspire, and Transom Capital Group’s portfolio companies, including LOUD Audio, Scantron Corporation, BridgeTower Media, Gene Juarez, Beauty Quest Group, Pelco, A.T. Cross, Bravo Sports, etc.
Education & Certifications
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Forté Fellowship Recipient
- Officer, MIT Alumni System Dynamics Club
- StartMIT Entrepreneurial Program Graduate
University of Washington (UW) - Foster School of Business, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BA)
Certifications & Professional Designations
- MIT Business Analytics Certification
- MIT Sustainability Certification
- MIT Digital Transformation Certification (AI, IoT, Cloud, Blockchain, Cybersecurity)
- Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) Certified Mediator
- Emotional Intelligence & Diversity Institute Graduate
- Pathwise Leadership Program Graduate (Leadership & Psychology)
- SHRM-SCP: Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Pro
Our Vision
To empower entrepreneurs to evolve their business.
We envision a world where business leaders are no longer held back by outdated systems, funding limitations, or uncertainty. Instead, they have the clarity, resources, and confidence to innovate, pivot, and scale—creating lasting impact in their industries and beyond.
Our Mission
Fueling business growth with strategy, systems, and capital.
To turn this vision into reality, we focus on bridging the gap between ambition and execution.
🔹 We provide strategic clarity—so business owners can scale with confidence.
🔹 We build operational systems—so growth is structured and scalable.
🔹 We unlock funding solutions—so businesses can secure the capital they need to thrive.
Our Values
Our G.R.I.T. values define who we are, how we work, and the foundation we build with our clients. It isn’t just a set of values—it’s a mindset. It’s about having the courage to pivot, the strength to innovate, and the resilience to scale with confidence.
